Vallejo Ferry FAQ

Vallejo Ferry FAQ or Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns VallejoBayFerry.com?

VallejoBayFerry.com is owned by a ferry rider. It was created to give voice to the ridership since often those of us paying for monthly passes are often seemingly taken for granted and ignored. Got a problem with the ferry? Post it.

Can I park my car in the ferry lots or parking garage overnight?

Monthly pass holders can pay an additional $4 per day for 24 hour parking. Normal pass holders can pay $5 for up to 24hour parking. Please email:parkingpermits@ci.vallejo.ca.us for additional information, or call Ty Robinson at 707-648-4529

The M/V Vallejo is the oldest ferry of the Vallejo to San Francisco Fleet.M/V Vallejo – BayLink Ferry

Which Vallejo Ferry is the M/V Mare Island?

M/V Mare Island – Vallejo Ferry

Which Vallejo Ferry is the M/V Intintoli?

M/V Intintoli -Vallejo Ferry

Which Vallejo Ferry is the M/V Solano?

M/V Solano – Vallejo Ferry

Is Smoking allowed on the Vallejo Baylink Ferry?

No, smoking of tobacco or any controlled substances including marijuana is forbidden anywhere on the ferries, including inside, in the bathrooms, and on the deck

Is there food and drink onboard the Vallejo Ferry?

Yes, the snack bar on the ferries sells water, soft drinks, juice, beer, wine and mixed cocktails, as well as coffee, tea, and snacks such as chips, nuts, candy bars etc. Perhaps one day the ferry will serve hot dogs, fresh popped popcorn and sandwiches. Seems to me that the people running the ferry are still not thinking out of the box.

The Vallejo ferries are parked on Mare Island when not in service and yet they are called San Francisco Ferries, and even the schedule refers to the ferry trip from Vallejo to San Francisco as the return trip. What’s up with that?

I think it’s bull crap that’s what I think. The Vallejo Ferry originated in Vallejo, and it is and always will be referred to buy the riders as the Vallejo Ferry, not the San Francisco Ferry. Someone obviously thinks that attaching the Vallejo moniker to our ferries is a slap or something. People who ride the Vallejo Ferry overwhelmingly live in Vallejo, Benicia, American Canyon and Napa. NOT San Francisco. &*&^%$

There used to be more ferry and bus available departure times. What happened.

Many years ago there were even fewer rides scheduled. Then around 2001-2002 they went the opposite direction and greatly increased the number of ferry and bus rides, but of course they hadn’t bothered to do the math and pretty quickly figured out that running empty boats and buses was a money losing proposition. So they raised the fare which was pretty hard on working class folks, and the ridership protested by not riding the ferry. So they cut way back on the ferry and bus schedule, and it’s been pretty crummy since.

Does it ever get really rough on the ferry?

Several days a year during the winter storms, it will get pretty rough, and I’ve seen folks run for the bathrooms to puke their guts out. That’s pretty rare, and if bridges are getting shut down over high winds, then the ferries will usually not run either. If it does get rough, here’s a bit of friendly advice. Close the book or electronic device you are looking at, and look out the window at the horizon. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth with a nice deep rhythm, and center yourself. If your mouth starts watering or you feel dizzy, zoom to the bathroom or if that’s occupied on the rear deck and hang your head overboard and just let it go. You’ll feel better and folks around you will greatly appreciate you not puking in the seating area. Do that and a bunch of others are gonna start puking too.

Are pets or service animals allowed?

Customers may transport small pets on San Francisco Bay Ferry boats in a completely enclosed cage or carrying case that is small enough to fit on the customer’s lap. The animal must not endanger or annoy other customers. Pets are allowed on boats with the following conditions:

The pet must be in a carrier or portable kennel – Not on a leash or in a lap.
The pet is non-disruptive (no barking, growling, constant whimpering, etc.) Should the pet become disruptive during the voyage the crew shall direct the pet owner to move the pet to the utility room for the remainder of the voyage.
SERVICE ANIMALS: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), businesses and organizations that serve the public must allow people with disabilities to bring their service animals into all areas of the facility where customers are normally allowed to go. Service animals and service animals in training are also permitted to ride on board San Francisco Bay Ferry boats.

Service animals are animals that are individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities – such as guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling wheelchairs, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, or performing other special tasks. Service animals are working animals, not pets.

Employees may ask if an animal is a service animal, but cannot require special ID cards for the animal or ask about the person’s disability.

People with disabilities who use service animals cannot be charged extra fees, isolated from other patrons, or treated less favorably than other patrons. A person with a disability cannot be asked to remove his service animal from the premises unless: (a) The animal is out of control and the animal’s owner does not take effective action to control it. (b) The animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Yes, Bicycles are allowed on the ferry. You have to park them outside on the aft deck though. If you have an expensive bike, please consider that it will be exposed to salt air and spray. Wash your bike first thing when you get home.

Are pets or service animals allowed?
Customers may transport small pets on San Francisco Bay Ferry boats in a completely enclosed cage or carrying case that is small enough to fit on the customer’s lap. The animal must not endanger or annoy other customers. Pets are allowed on boats with the following conditions:

The pet must be in a carrier or portable kennel – Not on a leash or in a lap.
The pet is non-disruptive (no barking, growling, constant whimpering, etc.) Should the pet become disruptive during the voyage the crew shall direct the pet owner to move the pet to the utility room for the remainder of the voyage.
SERVICE ANIMALS: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), businesses and organizations that serve the public must allow people with disabilities to bring their service animals into all areas of the facility where customers are normally allowed to go. Service animals and service animals in training are also permitted to ride on board San Francisco Bay Ferry boats.

Service animals are animals that are individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities – such as guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling wheelchairs, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, or performing other special tasks. Service animals are working animals, not pets.

Employees may ask if an animal is a service animal, but cannot require special ID cards for the animal or ask about the person’s disability.

People with disabilities who use service animals cannot be charged extra fees, isolated from other patrons, or treated less favorably than other patrons. A person with a disability cannot be asked to remove his service animal from the premises unless: (a) The animal is out of control and the animal’s owner does not take effective action to control it. (b) The animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Yes. All of the parking lots include handicapped parking areas that are clearly marked. Here’s more information:

DISABLED PERSON PARKING
￼According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, 22511.5 (a)(1): A disabled person (DP) or disabled veteran (DV) displaying special license plates issued under Section 5007 or a distinguishing placard issued under Section 22511.55 or 22511.59 is allowed to park for unlimited periods in any of the following zones:
• In parking spaces with the International Symbol of Access (wheelchair symbol)
• Next to a blue curb authorized for handicapped parking
• Next to “limited time” green curbs
• For free at any on-street metered parking space
• In an area that indicates it requires a resident or merchant permit.
• At any on-street location with posted time limit zones
Limitations to parking with a Disabled Person or Disabled Veteran placard or license plate
Vehicles may not park in the crosshatched pattern located next to a space displaying the International Symbol of Access (wheelchair symbol). The crosshatched sections of these spaces are for wheelchair and wheelchair lift access.
Vehicles may not park next to red curbs, which indicate no stopping, standing or parking.
Vehicles may not park next to yellow curbs, which are for commercial vehicles to load and unload passengers or freight.
Vehicles may not park next to white curbs, which are for loading and unloading passengers, or depositing mail in an adjacent mailbox.

It’s a reasonable thing to ask someone in line to please smoke away from others. Then again, the last time I told a young punk on the ferry there was no smoking he threatened me with a beating and taking my belongings.

You can buy tickets on the Vallejo Ferry, but they do not take credit cards. You will need cash, and you should probably have change. Most folks are now purchasing a Clipper Card, and adding money to it from the terminal at the ferry building.

On Monday 10/3 I left a black plastic Casino digital watch on the Vallejo, 5:30 pm run. The boat crew told me it was found and that I should check with lost snd found. I checked on Sunday, 10/9 and the guy at window said he would check mate island and call me back. left my number for a call back. No response. Is my watch at lost and found?

I am going to an event on November 15 at 4th Street in SF lasting from 1 PM to 4:30 PM. About 1 mile walk from Ferry Building. The published schedule ends Oct 30. Schedule that date? Can I get return seat reserved?

According to the Vallejo Ferry FAQ: SERVICE ANIMALS: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), businesses and organizations that serve the public must allow people with disabilities to bring their service animals into all areas of the facility where customers are normally allowed to go. Service animals and service animals in training are also permitted to ride on board San Francisco Bay Ferry boats.

Service animals are animals that are individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities – such as guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling wheelchairs, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, or performing other special tasks. Service animals are working animals, not pets. “Comfort animals” are considered pets.

Employees may ask if the animal is required because of a disability and what work or task has the animal been trained to perform but cannot require special ID cards for the animal or ask about the person’s disability.

People with disabilities who use service animals cannot be charged extra fees, isolated from other patrons, or treated less favorably than other patrons. A person with a disability cannot be asked to remove his service animal from the premises unless: (a) The animal is out of control and the animal’s owner does not take effective action to control it. (b) The animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others.